@@infectioushobo Cool, havent been there in a while. For some reason, YT is not suggesting it. Maybe one should quit bass when YT stops suggesting channels like Gwizdala's... 😁
The coolest thing about this pedal is the ability to keep it "away" from your low notes, so you can get that suboctave support for your higher notes but not have to worry about the tracking going nuts when you're down on the B string. And in reverse as a guitar octave, you can have it only double your root note to thicken chords up without turning everything into a sloppy mess.
The combination of fuzz and octave is my favorite bass tone. I use it all the time in recording. Nothing will ever match the magic of the OC-2, but this sounds pretty great.
So I finally have all 3 lusted pedals. What order do you plug them in signal chain? Any setting preferences? I did fuzz and EF, but didn't have cord o r battery for my octave.
Excellent, démo et explications très convaincantes.. Du coup, j'ai acheté la pédale. Je vais encore devoir l'apprivoiser, mais c'est déjà génial !!! Merci.
Dude, octave is my favorite effect. I've been using it for ages. Interesting that they account for bass via a switch. On the OC-3, they have separate inputs for bass and guitar.
I own 2 OC2s from back in the day. Yeah it sounds good. But I actually preferred the MXR Vintage on my board until I tried the OC5. Way more functionality and I love being able to split the signals. Those who say they can tell the difference between the 2 and 5 I’d love to see them take a blindfold test. I’ve been a session player over 40 years and most recently the touring bassist for The Miracles. I can’t tell the difference on the vintage mode and I seriously doubt anyone else truly can either. The audience certainly cannot.
I've always struggled finding an octave pedal that doesn't glitch/worbble, when playing the low notes on the E. Finally found one in an unlikely package....... Digitech ricochet whammy
This is the second video I've watched from you and I'm now subscribed. You're not only a great bassist, you explain in detail very well. I just got a new OC2 clone from Behringer because it was only $28 and I wanna get my feet wet with octave. I haven't tried it out yet but for $28, it will be a good pedal to start with. I've really had my eye on the EHX Pitchfork and other harmonizers also that can do even more than just octaves. Talk about fun!!! I've heard the Pitchfork tracks great. Maybe you can get your hands on one and do a cool demo sometime. Thanks for what you're doing and keep up the awesome demos man. Cheers from Detroit.
I just pick up the bass.... so even though i like the pedal, im gonna wait a year or two to get better first... i have the HH r34 sterling and its the same color as the one Mr. Hunter demoed in an old vid.
Is it polyphonic and how does it handle low notes like a low B? I have tried a couple of octavers and was looking at buying the POG, but if this works well with low notes i might consider it :D.
Low B, big chance your getting to that range where humans cannot hear that low with the octave. Berhinger octaver has a filter switch hi/mid/low, set the volume on your bass around 8 (passive) similar to oc5, on the low B, produces a sound that you hear, the octaver has some growl to it, i love that sound too, non-synth low.... might want a booster pedal before that pedal when the frequency filter is engaged........ past the 13th fret, don't track too well, again a boost pedal before would help with sustained notes and higher notes too.
With any octave, you won't want to play below an A most of the time. It just gets super muddy and unuseable. In my experience, most pedals struggle to track well below an A anyway. The best tracking pedal I've ever used was a Digitech Bass Synth Wah, which has a straight octave down setting, but it's starting to get a bit expensive these days for some reason.
@@ChrisDavis1975 boss pedals are really sturdy you if you use them correctly not abusing them when you stomp, my boss ce5 is 18 years old, the foam inside the battery compartment though
@@waterpig84 Right on! Yeah, I generally take good care of my gear. I’m not normally really tough on them. I’ve got a BF-2 made in Japan from the 80s that still going strong! Got some chips in the paint & the LED is kinda dim, but works just fine.
@@ChrisDavis1975 thats great to hear, i know they are not the greatest sounding pedals, but their design is simply the best and most reliable till this day, one day, there maybe a big muff pedal in a boss enclosure, bm-1 keep rockin bro!
I keep hearing that octave pedals are super useful. I've never been on gig where any octave pedal was asked for or required, so my question is. What type of gig would you use it on?
Maybe just you and a drummer. No bassist available. Or you can play a bass with an octave up to double your sound with the oc-5. I play an oc-3 with my guitar to play anything from blues to hard rock to rockabilly if you dont mind that kind of sound for those types of music. The range switch makes it worth my time to play with. I can set it so only my two lowest strings play bass notes and I can still play chords. It's easy enough for me since I already play lots of bass notes with my blues/country fingerpicking style. Its up to you to decide what it's good for. No wrong answers
I have no gigging experience, BUT I did find that the octave pedal simulator on my Zoom B1 Four is really great for creating a smoother fundamental tone when it's used subtly. With the lower octave's volume at a low volume, I can get a very smooth, consistent bass tone which sounds a lot like the thick tones I hear in soooo many songs. I much prefer this over the growly, obvious use of octave effects you usually hear in demos.
I have an OC-2, tracking is terrible and it hums really badly in the studio. I use it on tuba and bass but prefer the MXR Vintage octave or Whammy DT, they don’t sound like they’re underwater. This OC-5 looks rad though, I’m gonna get one.
I use to have an oc2 and loved the tone but it would let you down at times with that glitching! Which is great if your doing experimental stuff but sucks when you just want it to behave!! :) I did regret selling it so I have now ordered the new OC5!,, everyone needs an octave pedal
I always find that the cause of glitching was the Tone knob, or type of strings you have. If you dial the tone on your bass all the way down, or have flats, then the OC-2 just doesn't have enough high frequencies to track properly. The issue I found with this is that for some song, I didn't need like the tone being bright, so I had to settle with the glitches
Out of interest, why? Listening to comparisons, the OC-5 vintage mode IS the Oc-2 tone, with the volume corrected so it’s louder. The Octabvre I didn’t like, no experience with the MXR. But as a comparison to OC-2, this new Boss is spot on.
My OC-3 was decent but it broke within a couple years of not that hard use! Just stopped working, in sound check one day. Ruined the trust I had for Boss products. Stuff like that ruins brands for me even though I admit it could have been a bad apple...
Been using and gigging boss for about 6 years and all mine barely show signs of ware. I think you honestly just got unlucky. Some were 2nd hand so could potentially have even further ware than i'm aware of.
![BOSS OC-5 OCTAVE [Bass Demo]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/PvK1-B0bwYc/mqdefault.jpg)
Never used an OC2; labels video "is 5 better than 2"; never gives answer; saved.
😘😘😘
🤪 we (the internets) really need someone who played in Nerve to compare oc2 and 5.
@@petougao janek gwizdala reviews it on his channel.
@@infectioushobo Cool, havent been there in a while. For some reason, YT is not suggesting it. Maybe one should quit bass when YT stops suggesting channels like Gwizdala's... 😁
The coolest thing about this pedal is the ability to keep it "away" from your low notes, so you can get that suboctave support for your higher notes but not have to worry about the tracking going nuts when you're down on the B string. And in reverse as a guitar octave, you can have it only double your root note to thicken chords up without turning everything into a sloppy mess.
That sounds excellent. I was really scared about playing low notes with an OC-3
The combination of fuzz and octave is my favorite bass tone. I use it all the time in recording. Nothing will ever match the magic of the OC-2, but this sounds pretty great.
man, throw a fuzz on this and it's the jam.
MXR M287
I just bought OC-5 today! so glad I did, very affordable and tracks nicely 👌
Loves me some octaver with an envelope filter and a lil fuzz! YASSSSS 😎👍
So I finally have all 3 lusted pedals. What order do you plug them in signal chain? Any setting preferences? I did fuzz and EF, but didn't have cord o r battery for my octave.
@@carpediemarts705 I do octave/fuzz/envelope
Patrick, I can't believe you've never really used an octave pedal! In my opinion, it's the best bass effect.
return of the green jazz!
OCTAVER!? I barely know 'er! XD
YOU octaver! You brought'er!
Oh please! Btw i love your channel too! ;)
Excellent, démo et explications très convaincantes.. Du coup, j'ai acheté la pédale. Je vais encore devoir l'apprivoiser, mais c'est déjà génial !!! Merci.
Dude, octave is my favorite effect. I've been using it for ages. Interesting that they account for bass via a switch. On the OC-3, they have separate inputs for bass and guitar.
Nice funky jam at the beginning!
I own 2 OC2s from back in the day. Yeah it sounds good. But I actually preferred the MXR Vintage on my board until I tried the OC5. Way more functionality and I love being able to split the signals. Those who say they can tell the difference between the 2 and 5 I’d love to see them take a blindfold test. I’ve been a session player over 40 years and most recently the touring bassist for The Miracles. I can’t tell the difference on the vintage mode and I seriously doubt anyone else truly can either. The audience certainly cannot.
I've always struggled finding an octave pedal that doesn't glitch/worbble, when playing the low notes on the E. Finally found one in an unlikely package....... Digitech ricochet whammy
Damn, that sounds really good. I've had a MicroPOG for a while but the lower octave doesn't have that chonk.
This is the second video I've watched from you and I'm now subscribed. You're not only a great bassist, you explain in detail very well. I just got a new OC2 clone from Behringer because it was only $28 and I wanna get my feet wet with octave. I haven't tried it out yet but for $28, it will be a good pedal to start with. I've really had my eye on the EHX Pitchfork and other harmonizers also that can do even more than just octaves. Talk about fun!!! I've heard the Pitchfork tracks great. Maybe you can get your hands on one and do a cool demo sometime. Thanks for what you're doing and keep up the awesome demos man. Cheers from Detroit.
Never wil be better.
Hi! Please make a review of the Dsm & Humboldt simplifier bass station pedal 🙏
Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱✌️
I just pick up the bass.... so even though i like the pedal, im gonna wait a year or two to get better first... i have the HH r34 sterling and its the same color as the one Mr. Hunter demoed in an old vid.
Is it polyphonic and how does it handle low notes like a low B? I have tried a couple of octavers and was looking at buying the POG, but if this works well with low notes i might consider it :D.
Bump. Wondering the same.
Low B, big chance your getting to that range where humans cannot hear that low with the octave.
Berhinger octaver has a filter switch hi/mid/low, set the volume on your bass around 8 (passive) similar to oc5, on the low B, produces a sound that you hear, the octaver has some growl to it, i love that sound too, non-synth low....
might want a booster pedal before that pedal when the frequency filter is engaged........ past the 13th fret, don't track too well, again a boost pedal before would help with sustained notes and higher notes too.
The reason low notes dont work well with octavers is because of human hearing. E0 is never gonna be clear.
With any octave, you won't want to play below an A most of the time. It just gets super muddy and unuseable. In my experience, most pedals struggle to track well below an A anyway. The best tracking pedal I've ever used was a Digitech Bass Synth Wah, which has a straight octave down setting, but it's starting to get a bit expensive these days for some reason.
One year after buying an OC-3.... I see this. >.< TBH I do like the OC-3
I still like my OC-3. I don’t use it much & I got it at a good price. I’ll just be sticking with it until it gives out.
@@ChrisDavis1975 boss pedals are really sturdy you if you use them correctly not abusing them when you stomp, my boss ce5 is 18 years old, the foam inside the battery compartment though
@@waterpig84 Right on! Yeah, I generally take good care of my gear. I’m not normally really tough on them. I’ve got a BF-2 made in Japan from the 80s that still going strong! Got some chips in the paint & the LED is kinda dim, but works just fine.
@@ChrisDavis1975 thats great to hear, i know they are not the greatest sounding pedals, but their design is simply the best and most reliable till this day, one day, there maybe a big muff pedal in a boss enclosure, bm-1 keep rockin bro!
I got mine like 5 months ago... now I’m mad cause I want the octave up😵
Do I see a pinkish Dingwall behind you?
That's a cool bass line, yours?
I had an OC2 and sold it...oops I'm looking for an Octave pedal.
I keep hearing that octave pedals are super useful. I've never been on gig where any octave pedal was asked for or required, so my question is. What type of gig would you use it on?
Maybe just you and a drummer. No bassist available. Or you can play a bass with an octave up to double your sound with the oc-5. I play an oc-3 with my guitar to play anything from blues to hard rock to rockabilly if you dont mind that kind of sound for those types of music. The range switch makes it worth my time to play with. I can set it so only my two lowest strings play bass notes and I can still play chords. It's easy enough for me since I already play lots of bass notes with my blues/country fingerpicking style. Its up to you to decide what it's good for. No wrong answers
I have no gigging experience, BUT I did find that the octave pedal simulator on my Zoom B1 Four is really great for creating a smoother fundamental tone when it's used subtly. With the lower octave's volume at a low volume, I can get a very smooth, consistent bass tone which sounds a lot like the thick tones I hear in soooo many songs. I much prefer this over the growly, obvious use of octave effects you usually hear in demos.
Very handy for a 3 piece rock band. Not saying everyone thinks that way though.
@@rodcole818 do you dial in a little sub octave just to fatten the sound? Or are you making it noticeable
What's that gibson on the rack? Looks like a flying v headstock.
Which one Tracks better - especially on the transient-attack and lower notes ???
Can someone make the case for using 2 independent octave pedals, one for octave up and the other one for octave down? Just curious.
I have an OC-2, tracking is terrible and it hums really badly in the studio. I use it on tuba and bass but prefer the MXR Vintage octave or Whammy DT, they don’t sound like they’re underwater. This OC-5 looks rad though, I’m gonna get one.
I don't care about the gear. I just want to see patrick play the BASS
Yes. Longer vids. More bass.
+1 Oct does work in vintage mode, this seems to suggest it doesn't...
great video dude, quick question hope you can answer... does the poly mode completely disable the -2 octave?
I didn't know darkglass makes boss pedals now.
could you plz plz 🙏 do a review on the AMT WH-1B Bass Wah Wah?
MXR M287 my favourite
What song is playing in the backround?
Pseudo Future - Fill with Color
Just like every other demo of this pedal I’ve seen, you ignored the upper octave.
The Oc2 never really "tracked beautifully".. Quite glitch, but had a amazing tone
That is all the truth you need to know about the OC-2. Excelent review!
For anyone wondering, glitchness and bad tracking is a plus.
I use to have an oc2 and loved the tone but it would let you down at times with that glitching! Which is great if your doing experimental stuff but sucks when you just want it to behave!! :) I did regret selling it so I have now ordered the new OC5!,, everyone needs an octave pedal
The glitch adds some extra flavor to the warmth of the tone... I love the OC-2, other pedals can imitate it but never replace it.
I always find that the cause of glitching was the Tone knob, or type of strings you have. If you dial the tone on your bass all the way down, or have flats, then the OC-2 just doesn't have enough high frequencies to track properly. The issue I found with this is that for some song, I didn't need like the tone being bright, so I had to settle with the glitches
That's a nice Jazz Bass! What model is it? Love the Quarter Pounders!
Sounds like an oc2 allright ;)
i like Boss but for Octave stuff i prefer EHX Pogs and Digitechs Whammys.
Best OC-2 alternative? It’s still an MXR Vintage Bass Octave. Or it’’s a 3Leaf Audio Octabvre. But definitely not an OC-5. IMHO.
Out of interest, why? Listening to comparisons, the OC-5 vintage mode IS the Oc-2 tone, with the volume corrected so it’s louder. The Octabvre I didn’t like, no experience with the MXR. But as a comparison to OC-2, this new Boss is spot on.
The guy never gave an answer of his video title! He also never played the OC-2!
Infamous means famous for a bad reason
Hello!!!! Infamous does not mean good!?!............
Anyone who's seen Three Amigos will recall Martin Short deducing it clearly means more than famous!! 😂
Even though BOSS sponsored this video....I swear it won't influence my review..😂
My OC-3 was decent but it broke within a couple years of not that hard use! Just stopped working, in sound check one day. Ruined the trust I had for Boss products. Stuff like that ruins brands for me even though I admit it could have been a bad apple...
Been using and gigging boss for about 6 years and all mine barely show signs of ware. I think you honestly just got unlucky. Some were 2nd hand so could potentially have even further ware than i'm aware of.